Frequently asked question: How does your body get glucose?

The food that you eat, contains carbohydrates (such as glucose and starch), fats and proteins. These are all energy and nutrients for your body. Your body needs them to make everything work well and to grow. But first, the food must be digested (broken down into small pieces). The digestion of food takes place in your mouth, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, colon and small intestine. Enzymes and hormones play an important role in this process.

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